Can The GOP Reenter The 21st Century?

A conservative commentator argues that the Republican Party "has a winning message for a nation the no longer exists".  He urges his party to get over  "Reagan nostalgia" and to move to the center like Clinton did in 2000, and like Tony Blair did in the UK.  He is probably correct in his analysis.  His party is no longer relevant for most Americans outside of the red states.  Moreover, it is making things worse for nation that has serious problems to solve. The country has become ungovernable because of GOP obstructionism.  It will not even let the president appoint his own cabinet.  Its behavior may give its base something to cheer about, but that is its problem.  It has become dependent upon the votes from the most backward segment of our population, as well as financial support from the most reactionary segment of the business class.  A party that is led by these groups is incapable of leading our nation.  It is prevented in many state states from getting good candidates through the primary elections.  The Republican Party has created its own Frankenstein monster.  It can only enter the 21st century by ridding itself from its dependency on the worse elements in its base.  It has to lead its base rather than being led by it.